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The digital black hole impacting the construction industry

Field Wire

It’s a widespread problem that attributes to some of the inefficiencies that cause large projects to run on average 20% longer to finish than scheduled and up to 80% over budget. Moreover, construction companies are spending an average of 90 hours each month searching for assets across construction sites. And yes, that can add up fast.

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Things to Consider When Starting a Construction Project

PN - Project Management

Unfortunately many construction projects go wrong because they are badly planned and poorly thought through. White elephant construction projects Those embarking on a new construction project must do thorough planning before starting the project. You can also ask your team for reliable material suppliers to get the best deals.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

Architectural Plans and Blueprints Turning to the cool stuff architects and engineers create to bring buildings to life: architectural plans and blueprints. Architectural plans and blueprints are the result of serious artistic and technical skills. Safety first! Permits ensure that your project plays by the rules.

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Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning | ENR.

ENR Construction

Search our site: Infrastructure. White Papers. Survey Schedule. Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning. Description: Because many lifts are doomed before they even begin, the first industry standard for lift planning is in development. Risk management. Asset management.

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Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

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Search our site: Infrastructure. White Papers. Survey Schedule. Amtrak Plans $6.5B Risk management. Asset management. site map |. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Transportation. Environment. Gulf Oil Spill.

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Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers | ENR.

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Search our site: Infrastructure. White Papers. Survey Schedule. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. I was recently asked to participate in a debate on scheduling specifications at Stanford University. contact us. industry jobs. ENR Subscriber Login ». -->. -->. Transportation.

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London Olympics Construction Is Safest in Recent Times | ENR.

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Search our site: Infrastructure. White Papers. Survey Schedule. Alistair Gibb, professor of complex project management at Loughborough University in England, talked about safety at the London Olympics at a Construction Industry Institute meeting in Baltimore. contact us. industry jobs. Transportation. Environment.